Spanning an area of approximately 673 square kilometres (260 sq mi), Baghdad is the capital of its governorate and serves as Iraq's political, economic, and cultural hub. Founded in 762 AD …

Mar 27, 2025 · Baghdad, city, capital of Iraq and capital of Baghdad governorate, central Iraq. Its location, on the Tigris River about 330 miles (530 km) from the headwaters of the Persian …

The city of Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد Baġdād) was established by the Abbasid dynasty as its capital in the 8th century, marking a new era in Islamic history after their defeat of the Umayyad …

Updated October 2024, The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq was originally published in June 2022. Planning to travel to Baghdad as part of your greater Iraq itinerary? …

Mar 27, 2025 · Baghdad - Abbasid, Caliphate, Iraq: Archaeological evidence shows that the site of Baghdad was occupied by various peoples long before the Arab conquest of Mesopotamia …

Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد Baġdād) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate, which it is also coterminous with. With a municipal population estimated at 7,000,000, it is the largest city in …

Baghdad, or Bagdad, City (pop., 2011 est.: 6,150,000), capital of Iraq. Located on the Tigris River, the site has been settled from ancient times. It rose to importance after being chosen in 762 ce …

Baghdad (Arabic: بـغداد Baġdād) is the capital and largest city of Iraq, with an estimated population of 6-7 million. Once one of the greatest centres of learning and culture in the world, Baghdad …

Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد, transliterated Baghdād) is the capital city and largest city in Iraq. It is the second-largest city in Southwest Asia after Tehran. It is the second-largest city in the Arab …

Jul 1, 2023 · Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq, holds a rich historical and cultural significance that spans over centuries. From its early beginnings as a small settlement on the banks of the …